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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Commentary, Live Updates

SL vs AFG, 2023 - ODI Live Commentary

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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3rd ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota , Jun 07, 2023
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
120/1 (16.0/50)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
116 (22.2/50)
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Dushmantha Chameera
    4/63(9)
  • Player of the Series
    Dushmantha Chameera
Right then! Dasun Shanaka gets the trophy, it was a complete performance from his side in this game and they win the series despite losing the first game. That is it from this game and this series. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
Dasun Shanaka says he is very pleased with the performance especially after going 1-0 down. States Dimuth Karunaratne has been really good for sometime now and he has a lot more to offer to Sri Lanka cricket. Adds they showed what they are capable off and the bowlers were brilliant in this game, especially Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara! Says the selectors and coaches will decide the squad for the Qualifiers.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says it was a bad day for them, they were under pressure after losing wickets early. States it was a good batting wicket but losing early wickets did not help. Adds they need to improve and they are looking forward to the games ahead. Credits the way Ibrahim Zadran has played and he hopes he continues the good work.
Dushmantha Chameera has been given the MAN OF THE MATCH AND THE SERIES AWARD! He says he feels happy after coming back from surgery, he has been working hard and he is very pleased. States, the wicket was slow and he took advantage of it.
... PRESENTATION TIME ...
Can't really blame the Afghanistan bowlers, they just did not have enough runs on the board. They though will still be unhappy with how easily they let Lanka get to the target. They just were not upto the mark, first with the bat and then with the ball and in the field. Overall, it was a poor performance from them in a decider.
Quite an easy win for Lanka and this will be a confidence booster heading into the World Cup Qualifiers. They were heavy favourites after their bowlers ran through the Afghanistan batting line-up and then their openers came out all guns blazing. Pathum Nissanka was on the attack and he got his fifty up in no time. The openers more or less sealed the deal with a good partnership. Pathum Nissanka fell but Dimuth Karunaratne continued and got up his half ton. Kusal Mendis also batted smartly and ensured Sri Lanka win the series in emphatic style.
End Of The Over 16 : 120/1
7 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 515.6
D. Karunaratne
56 (45)
K. Mendis
11 (17)
M. Nabi
3-0-20-0
15.6
5
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR OVERTHROWS! That is the end of the game! That effort sums up the cricket Afghanistan have played today! Really poor! On middle, this is pushed towards cover. There is hesitation between the two batters but they go for the run in the end. The throw is towards the bowler's end but it is a wild one, well away from the fielder backing up and it goes down to the long on fence. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
15.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
15.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
15.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
On middle, kept out.
15.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Another review as another appeal for an LBW is turned down. Seems to be going down leg. NOT OUT! Missing leg by a long way! On the pads. Kusal Mendis looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad. That was a poor review.
15.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Doing it in singles now! Outside off, this is guided to deep point.
End Of The Over 15 : 113/1
4 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
D. Karunaratne
50 (43)
K. Mendis
10 (13)
R. Khan
4-0-21-0
14.6
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two fifties in a row for Dimuth Karunaratne! Another good knock from hm! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
14.5
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is hit down to long off.
14.4
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
A single as this is pushed down to long off.
14.3
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
14.2
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
A single as this is pushed down to long on.
14.1
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
A loud appeal but turned down! Afghanistan review. There seems to be an inside edge. NOT OUT! Afghanistan lose a review. On off, this one turns back in. Kusal Mendis looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 14 : 109/1
8 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 413.6
D. Karunaratne
48 (40)
K. Mendis
8 (10)
M. Nabi
2-0-13-0
13.6
4
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Up and over! On middle, the slog sweep is out and it goes over mid-wicket.
13.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
13.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
13.3
2
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two more! Fuller and outside off, this is hit through covers for two.
13.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Another single as this is punched down to long off.
13.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 101/1
2 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
D. Karunaratne
41 (35)
K. Mendis
7 (9)
R. Khan
3-0-17-0
12.6
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one more.
12.5
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, this is kept out.
12.4
1
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
100 up for Lanka! On middle, this is pushed down to long on.
12.3
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
Another dot! On middle, kept out.
12.2
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
On off, blocked.
12.1
0
Rashid Khan To Kusal Mendis
Flatter and on middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 12 : 99/1
5 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 011.6
D. Karunaratne
40 (33)
K. Mendis
6 (5)
M. Nabi
1-0-5-0
11.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
11.5
4
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
EDGY FOUR! Runs needed below 20 now! Flatter and on off, this lands and turns away. Dimuth Karunaratne looks to push at it, it goes off the outside edge, wide of first slip and down to the third man fence.
11.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Flatter and on off, Dimuth Karunaratne looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
11.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
11.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
11.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kusal Mendis
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 11 : 94/1
10 Runs
  • W 10.1
  • 010.2
  • 1 WD 10.3
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
D. Karunaratne
36 (29)
K. Mendis
5 (3)
G. Naib
2-0-19-1
10.6
4
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Nicely timed again! Fuller and on middle, this is driven past mid on again for another boundary.
10.5
0
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
10.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To Kusal Mendis
Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
10.3
4
Gulbadin Naib To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Off the mark in style! Fuller and on middle, this is driven past mid on and it races away.
10.3
wd
Gulbadin Naib To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Well wide outside off, left alone.
10.2
0
Gulbadin Naib To Kusal Mendis
Lovely shot! Fuller and on middle, this is timed but it hits the stumps at the other end.
10.1
W
Gulbadin Naib To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
Up goes the finger but Pathum Nissanka reviews. He has been given out LBW but that seems plumb. OUT! THAT IS HITTING LEG! Lanka lose a review too. Something to be happy about for Afghanistan! They get Pathum Nissanka who was on fire out there. This starts outside off and tails back in late. Pathum Nissanka looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad. A loud shout and the finger is raised. Can Afghanistan get a couple more quickly. Just the 33 more needed.
End Of The Over 10 : 84/0
9 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 29.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
D. Karunaratne
32 (27)
P. Nissanka
51 (33)
R. Khan
2-0-15-0
9.6
4
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! The over ends with a boundary! Fuller and outside off, this is caressed through covers.
9.5
1
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Yet another single as Pathum Nissanka now pushes it to long on.
9.4
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
9.3
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, defended.
9.2
2
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two more! Shorter and outside off, this is pushed through covers for two.
9.1
1
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, this is worked down to long on for one. Fifty for Pathum Nissanka, he has been brilliant in this innings.
End Of The Over 9 : 75/0
9 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
D. Karunaratne
25 (23)
P. Nissanka
49 (31)
G. Naib
1-0-9-0
8.6
4
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Only 42 needed now! Fuller and on off, this is creamed down to the long off fence and it is another boundary.
8.5
0
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller and on middle, this is played to mid on.
8.4
0
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
On the stumps, kept out.
8.3
0
Gulbadin Naib To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, blocked.
8.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Pathum Nissanka
A single now as this is guided down to third man.
8.1
4
Gulbadin Naib To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Cut away! Short and outside off, this is guided through point for another boundary.
End Of The Over 8 : 66/0
6 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
P. Nissanka
44 (29)
D. Karunaratne
21 (19)
R. Khan
1-0-6-0
7.6
1
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
7.5
4
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Just the 52 more needed! Yet again, Pathum Nissanka picked the length so early. On middle, shortish, this is pulled over the mid-wicket fielder and into the fence.
7.4
0
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Around off, defended.
7.3
0
Rashid Khan To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, blocked.
7.2
1
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
7.1
0
Rashid Khan To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 7 : 60/0
13 Runs
  • 36.1
  • 66.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
P. Nissanka
39 (25)
D. Karunaratne
20 (17)
F. Farooqi
4-0-33-0
6.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
On off, defended.
6.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Around off, defended.
6.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, kept out.
6.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Pulled away again! This time along the ground! Shorter and on middle, this is nailed through mid-wicket. No chance for any fielder.
6.2
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! BANG! Over the fence! On the shorter side, the length is picked early. Pathum Nissanka rocks back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence.
6.1
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Three more! Fifty up in no time! On the pads, this is worked towards fine leg. Three taken.
End Of The Over 6 : 47/0
6 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 1 LB 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
D. Karunaratne
17 (16)
P. Nissanka
29 (20)
Ur Rahman
2-0-18-0
5.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Dimuth Karunaratne
Fuller and on middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
5.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, kept out.
5.4
lb
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Shorter and on the body, Pathum Nissanka looks to pull, this goes off the pad towards short fine leg for one. Leg bye.
5.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
Around middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
5.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, defended.
5.1
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Lanka are cruising! Shorter and outside off, this is pushed through covers. This one races away.
End Of The Over 5 : 41/0
6 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
D. Karunaratne
16 (14)
P. Nissanka
25 (16)
F. Farooqi
3-0-20-0
4.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
That kept low! Outside off, this one stays low. Dimuth Karunaratne looks to push at it, it goes off the underedge and to the keeper.
4.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On the stumps, kept out.
4.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On middle, defended.
4.3
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
That would have been some catch! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled hard, Rashid Khan at square leg, leaps, it hits his fingers and goes behind for two.
4.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, this is guided through point for another boundary.
4.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/0
13 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 33.2
  • 63.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
P. Nissanka
25 (16)
D. Karunaratne
10 (8)
Ur Rahman
1-0-13-0
3.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, this is worked to square leg.
3.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, defended.
3.4
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Seems like Afghanistan have given up already! They have been poor throughout the day so far! Shorter and outside off, this is cut towards point, the fielder lets it through and it goes behind for a boundary.
3.3
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! BANG! That has gone a long way! Slightly short and Pathum Nissanka rocks back quickly, he pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
3.2
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Dimuth Karunaratne
Timed well! On the pads, this is clipped through square leg. three taken.
3.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Dimuth Karunaratne
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 3 : 22/0
9 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
P. Nissanka
15 (12)
D. Karunaratne
7 (6)
F. Farooqi
2-0-14-0
2.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Pulled away! Raining boundaries at the moment! Short and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg and it races away to the fence.
2.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Length and on off, this is hit on the up to covers.
2.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
On the shorter side and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
2.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
FOUR! Flicked away! Another boundary! Angled into the pads, Dimuth Karunaratne works it through square leg and this one races away to the fence.
2.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Length and on off, kept out.
2.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Around off, this is guided to point.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/0
8 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
P. Nissanka
11 (10)
D. Karunaratne
2 (2)
F. Ahmad
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
On off, defended.
1.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
Timed well again but for no runs! Length and on off, this is guided to point.
1.4
4
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR MORE! Through the off side this time. Lanka are off to a flier in a small chase! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point for a boundary.
1.3
4
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and asking to be hit! This is hammered through square leg and it races away.
1.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, this is defended.
1.1
0
Fareed Ahmad To Pathum Nissanka
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
D. Karunaratne
2 (2)
P. Nissanka
3 (4)
F. Farooqi
1-0-5-0
0.6
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for a couple more.
0.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Dimuth Karunaratne
Length and on middle, blocked.
0.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Full and outside off, Pathum Nissanka slashes at it, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.
0.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Length and around off, defended well.
0.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Good length and on middle, defended.
0.1
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Pathum Nissanka
Lanka are underway! On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket and two are taken.
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Match Info
  • Venue Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Dushmantha Chameera
  • Player of the Series Dushmantha Chameera
  • Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Michael Gough (ENG)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 116/10 in 22.2 overs
  • Afghanistan 116/10: F Farooqi lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga 4(15)
  • Referral 5 (21.5 ovs): F Farooqi against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 0)
  • Referral 4 (21.5 ovs): F Ahmad against AFG (caught) Successful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Afghanistan 103/8 in 20.2 overs
  • Afghanistan 92/8: M Ur Rahman c K Mendis b W Hasaranga 0(4)
  • Referral 3 (17.2 ovs): M Ur Rahman against SL (caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1)
  • Referral 2 (14.3 ovs): SL against R Khan (caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • Afghanistan 77/5: M Nabi lbw b D Chameera 23(23)
  • Referral 1 (14.1 ovs): M Nabi against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 72/5 in 12.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 50/4
  • Afghanistan 50/4 in 9.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (15.2 ovs): AFG against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 0)
  • D Karunaratne 8th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (7x4)
  • Referral 2 (14.2 ovs): AFG against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 1
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.1 ovs): P Nissanka against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • Power play (1-10): Sri Lanka 84/0
  • P Nissanka 7th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (8x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 6.1 overs
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